Drop-off center
GRRWA Recycling Center
15 mi SW · Fort Madison, IA
Landfill
Des Moines County Landfill
Burlington, Des Moines County, IA · All sites in Des Moines County
Des Moines County Landfill is a landfill in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, operated by Des Moines County Regional Solid Waste Commission. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1964, with closure projected for 2099.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1964 |
| Projected closure | 2099 |
| Waste in place | 3,046,941 tons (2022) |
| Size | 62 acres |
| Owner | Des Moines County Regional Solid Waste Commission |
| Operator | Des Moines County Regional Solid Waste Commission |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Des Moines County Landfill: questions
What does Des Moines County Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Des Moines County Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2099 for a landfill that opened in 1964 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
- Landfill, Transfer Station or Convenience Center: Which One Should You Use?What each type of public waste facility does, what it accepts, how it charges, and which to use for household trash, bulky items and construction debris.
- How to Haul a Load to the Dump Safely and LegallySecured-load laws, tarping, payload limits, the weigh-in routine and tipping-floor safety, plus a checklist of what to bring on dump day.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from Iowa Department of Natural Resources - Solid Waste Permitting: Facility Contact Directory) · record dated 2023-09-15
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated September 2024. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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